Belcekız Beach · Ölüdeniz · Fethiye
Belcekız Beach Water Sports and Beach Guide
Where is Belcekız Beach, is entry free, how is it different from the lagoon? Water sports, paragliding landings, beach tips and FAQs on Ölüdeniz’s main beach.
- Ölüdeniz’s main beach · free entry
- No booking required
Belcekız Beach is Ölüdeniz’s long main beach, lined with hotels and restaurants. It stretches right next to the lagoon you see on postcards, is open to the public and free to enter. With Babadağ rising behind it, the beach is also the centre of water sports: parasailing, jet ski, towables and boat departures mostly take place in the open bay in front of Belcekız.
Our No Name Water Sports stand is on Belcekız Beach. On this page we have gathered what first-time visitors should know about the beach.
Activities
Water sports waiting for you on Belcekız Beach
Most popular
Parasailing
See the Ölüdeniz lagoon from hundreds of metres up. No experience needed, take-off and landing from the boat — just sit back and enjoy.
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Adrenaline
Jet Ski
Throttle on, discover the Ölüdeniz coast the fastest way. Single or double, guided for beginners.
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2–4 people
Phantom
Lie on a 2–4 person inflatable and get thrown around behind the boat. The hardest, loudest ride of the towables.
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2–4 people
Mable
Also known as marble. Bounce across the waves on a 2–4 person inflatable. Not as hard as phantom, not as calm as banana.
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2–8 people
Big Mable
A giant inflatable for up to 8 people. The most fun for big families and groups of friends — everyone in the water at once.
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Classic
Ringo
The water-sports classic. Sit inside the ring and get ready to spin and swing. Suits every age, the best-known activity.
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Family-friendly
Banana
Line up, hold on tight, laugh together when you fall. Ölüdeniz's best-known, most family-friendly water sport.
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Comfortable
Sofa
Lean back as if on a couch, hold on and swing. The most comfortable towable for those who don't want to lie down.
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Skill
Wakeboard
Ride the boat's wake on a single board. First lesson with a patient instructor — most people stand up on day one.
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Classic
Water Ski
The classic pleasure of gliding on two skis. First lesson with a patient instructor — easier to learn than wakeboard.
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Calm
SUP
Paddle standing on a wide board. Calm, balanced and peaceful — explore Belcekız Beach's clear water at your own pace.
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Family-friendly
Canoe
Paddle seated, at your own pace. Single or double; ideal for families with children and anyone wanting a calm explore.
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Speed & tour
Speed Boat
Discover the Ölüdeniz coast by speedboat. Speed and scenery together, a short and enjoyable bay-to-bay tour.
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Calm trip
Boat Tour
A calm sea trip cove to cove with swim stops. Discover Ölüdeniz's hidden corners at a relaxed pace.
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Transport
Taxi Boat
Fast sea transport from one point to another. Practical round trips to Butterfly Valley, coves and beaches.
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Add-on
Professional Photography
We capture your activity with a professional camera. No putting your phone in the water — you have fun, we get the shot. (Paid service.)
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Professional Drone Video
Watch yourself from the air, inside the Ölüdeniz scenery. Professional drone footage when weather permits. (Paid service.)
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Add-on
GoPro Rental
Record the action from your own eyes. Film your activity first-hand with a waterproof GoPro. (Paid service.)
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Belcekız Beach vs the Ölüdeniz Lagoon
| Belcekız Beach | Ölüdeniz Lagoon (Nature Park) | |
|---|---|---|
| Entry | Public, free | Paid |
| Sea | Open bay; can get choppy during the day | Enclosed, calmer and shallower on most days |
| Motorised water sports | Run in the bay in front | Not permitted inside the lagoon |
| Surroundings | Hotels, restaurants, cafés and the seafront promenade | Natural area, picnic and sunbed areas |
What to do on Belcekız Beach
- Water sports: Parasailing, jet ski, banana, ringo, phantom, SUP and canoe.
- Boat trips: Boat tours, speed boat and the taxi boat to Butterfly Valley.
- Paragliding landings: Paragliders taking off from Babadağ land on the landing area at Belcekız; watching them from the beach is a treat in itself.
- Seafront walk: A stroll along the beach, especially at sunset.
Beach tips
- Come early: In July and August the beach gets crowded towards midday.
- Sunbeds: Businesses along the shore rent out sunbeds and umbrellas; you can also use the beach with your own towel.
- Water shoes: In the summer heat the sand and pebbles can get very hot.
- Mind the swimming zones: Swim inside the buoyed swimming areas; stay out of water-sports and boat routes.
- Paragliding landing area: Don’t stand in the landing area and follow the staff’s instructions.
Spending the morning in the calm water of the lagoon and the afternoon on an activity at Belcekız is the easiest way to experience both sides of Ölüdeniz in one day.
See all our activities on the water sports page, and find answers to common questions in our FAQ.
Belcekız Beach · Getting here
How to get to Belcekız Beach
- From Fethiye: About 25–30 minutes by Ölüdeniz dolmuş (minibus); the dolmuş stops close to the beach.
- From Hisarönü and Ovacık: A short ride on the same dolmuş line.
- By car: Once you arrive in Ölüdeniz, use the car parks around the seafront; in summer, arriving early makes parking easier.
Once at Belcekız Beach, walk along the sand to reach our stand. For the exact location, see our contact page.
You’re in Ölüdeniz. What’s next?
Message us for prices, availability and the queue — or just drop by our stand on Belcekız Beach. No booking required.